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Re: Klingon WOTD: 'aD (n)



[Let's try this again...]

: Klingon word:   'aD
: Part of Speech: noun
: Definition:     vein

{'aD} is not attested in canon per se, though {'aDoy} is a known {bang pong}
according to KGT.

Cultural notes:

"Food-preparation knives, of which there are many types, come in different
sizes and shapes for different cutting tasks... For finer work (such as making
the slits in limbs needed to extract veins), a small {SIjwI'} (literally,
"slitter") is commonly employed." (KGT p.97) 

"Each dish [nay'] is brought to the table (raS) on a platter ('elpI'), usually
made of metal. The food is arranged not haphazardly but in a way that helps the
food look appealing. For example, in some dishes, pieces are placed with the
veins clearly visible so that the blood still inside them can be seen." (KGT
p.99)



-- 
Voragh                       
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons


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